Tuesday, 1 February 2011

Entry level broadband IPv6 routers?

OK, just had an email from a supplier - they have entry level IPv6 broadband routers. We are getting a sample. The pricing is similar to what we do now (IPv4 zyxel router), so would allow us to switch over to supplying IPv6 routers as the standard supply freebie router with new services...

Ideally we want to be supplying *only* IPv6 capable routers by the end of this month. A challenge I know.

I have a CT-5374 beside me on my desk. Here's a list of open issues that I have with Comtrend:1. When configuring a routed WAN interface, the GUI requires manually entering the next hop IPv6 address. Shouldn't this be learned via RA from the upstream router? (Broadcom firmware gap that Broadcom addressed in new firmware December/January)2. The GUI asks for static IPv6 DNS addresses in dotted quad form (0.0.0.0)3. Don't see prefix-delegation support. Could be there, just don't see it.4. LAN GUI mentions Linux term "Enable RADVD". Might be more appropriate to rename it SLACC?5. Any plans for RFC 6106 support?6. WAN info page in GUI doesn't show IPv6 address7. RADVD doesn't seem to be working, as PC gets no IPv6 address.